Helen Kearney

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Date of birth	06/06/89
Hometown	Boherboy, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow
Marital Status	Single
Greatest achievement	In July 2009, I placed second to World Champion Lee Pearson in the Freestyle class at Hartpury
Main ambition	To win a medal at the 2012 Paralympics in London
Horse I would like to own/ride	At the moment I am riding a 12 year old Hanoverian called Boris. He is owned by Heinrick Zieg from Somerton Equine Hospital. He has been a wonderful horse who has taught and continues to teach me lots. I really enjoy riding Boris because he is wonerfully behaved and has lovely paces
Biggest influence	Lee Pearson - he opened my eyes to the true standard of para-dressage. He has achieved an incredible amount in para and able-bodied competition. I would be very proud if I could say the same
If I wasn't an international rider I would li	I am currently doing Commerce in UCD. If I wasn't an international rider I think I would pursue a career in accounting so I can keep up my riding no matter what
I spend my spare time	Spare time? Hmm, I am not used to that! I like to spend time with my friends or going to the cinema, shopping, reading, possibly cooking, definitely eating, music, etc.

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